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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.72, 423.36 and 188.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.72, 423.36 and 188.73 is: 260.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.72 : 423.36 = 188.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.72/423.36 = 188.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.72x = 423.36 × 188.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.72x = 79,900.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,900.73/306.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.50

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